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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.58, 1,925.42 and 635.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.58, 1,925.42 and 635.78 is: 952.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.58 : 1,925.42 = 635.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.58/1,925.42 = 635.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.58x = 1,925.42 × 635.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.58x = 1,224,143.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,143.53/1,284.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 952.95

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